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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 428.93 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 428.93 and 228.66 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 428.93 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/428.93 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 428.93 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 98,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.13/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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